Which Characteristic Will NOT Strengthen the Validity of a Theory

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic will NOT strengthen the validity of a theory?  

• A) Repetitions of experiments
• B) Increased observations
• C) Time after the experiment
• D) Faith in the experiment
• E) Confirmation by many scientists

Acknowledge the role of media and communication in shaping political opinion during the early U.S. Republic.

Analyze the implications of the Louisiana Purchase and other territorial acquisitions.

Understand the impact of global events, such as the Haitian Revolution, on U.S. policies and social attitudes.

Understand the differences between individualist and collectivist cultures.

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Definitions:

Slippery Slope

A logical fallacy that argues a relatively small first step leads to a chain of related events culminating in some significant effect, often used as a form of argument to caution against a course of action.

Extracting

The act of removing or obtaining a resource from a source, often used in the context of mining, harvesting, or obtaining information from data.

Barrel

A unit of measurement for oil and petroleum products, equivalent to 42 U.S. gallons.

Conservation

The management of resources to prevent waste, destruction, or neglect, ensuring their sustainability for future generations.